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September 7, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Playful meets melodic in this dubstep collaboration • Dual vocals create an ethereal atmosphere • More mature feeling SPIRIT LINK, a Dubstep/Future Bass artist I’ve been following for a while, continues to impress with his dreamy, happy, and joyful style. Known for his videogame-inspired 8-bit sounds and complex melodic switches, SPIRIT LINK has stunned
August 24, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Cultural fusion in Dubstep • Short, intense, and impactful • One buildup, One drop Soltan is one of the most intriguing names in the Dubstep scene right now. I got hooked on his Instagram tutorials, where he breaks down the “behind the scenes” of his tracks. You can feel his passion for the details
August 18, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Raw, aggressive sound • Signature distortions and dark drops • Pushing Techno boundaries Dada Life’s label, “Crash & Smile,” is all about pushing the limits of EDM, never sticking to just one style and always delivering fresh, unexpected sounds. Alex Mueller & Kaoru‘s latest track, “Techno Drug,” fits right in, bringing a new twist
August 11, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Infectious Latin rhythms • High-energy bassline fusion • Perfect summer party anthem R3HAB and Deorro are back at it! Ten years after “Flashlight,” they’ve reunited for “Gózalo.” The result? Pure fire. This track blends Latin vibes with EDM energy. Deorro brings his Mexican-American flair, laying down Latin rhythms that form the song’s core. It’s
August 4, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Excellent use of vocals • Hard-hitting kick • The whole structure sounds so adrenalinic “DANCE” suddenly got my attention with its explosive attitude. I rarely appreciate high-pitched vocals, which can easily become annoying. But especially in the new hyperpop wave, they are becoming very effective. Today’s track, “DANCE”, makes great use of this feature.
August 3, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Interesting take on Melodic Hardstyle • Magical breakdown atmosphere • Roaring kicks brimming with energy FVCK GENRES, as the name suggests, presents unique twists on EDM genres, from Trap to Hardstyle. This aligns with the founder’s vision, LNY TNZ, a visionary known for exploring the dark areas between EDM genres with majesty. The label’s
July 28, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Initial section is simple and minimal • Lovely vocal performance • Calm and introspective Released on Selected., “Secrets” is a Deep House banger produced by Welsh creator Tudor. The artist already has a solid career! Hundreds of millions of streams, collaborations with Diplo, Cedric Gervais, Hayden James, and more. Now a staple name on
July 20, 2024By Gonz Alo
• The whistle is the king of the track • Blended with Revealed’s essence • Frenetic and energetic as usual If you listen to the drop of “Remedy,” it’s quite funny at first. It’s a whistle, like the one lifeguards use. Then, if you give the track a few seconds, the bassline kicks in, adding
July 17, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Two intriguing takes on both breakdowns • Splendid vocal execution • Experimental approach, much appreciated Hyperpop in NCS! I’m not surprised as this new trend fits the usual NCS sound, and there are plenty of talented artists to pick from. Today, we have Ghostnaps, a talented producer from Boston with some interesting releases in
July 12, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Dark, terrifying atmospheres • Engaging, energetic and aggressive • Smooth and consistent techno drop This article is written by Ready (@Ready4Music) Today, I will be reviewing “Immortal” by RZRKT. What I have said on “Dread” can be applied here, which are gloomy atmosphere, massive drops and various rhythms. However, there are a few things
July 7, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Natural feeling, very underground vibe • Didn’t notice Lucas & Steve • Top-notch vocal and atmosphere For this review, I must apologize for my ignorance on the matter, since I’m not a player of the game Zenless Zone Zero. I see that its studio, MiHoYo, has gathered impressive results with its HoYoverse series of
July 2, 2024By Gonz Alo
• The vocal is overwhelming • Something’s missing in the drop • Solid structure, loved the second breakdown It’s great to see Wiwek back on Rave Culture. As one of the most intriguing figures in the EDM scene, Wiwek initially gained fame with Jungle Terror, a genre he pioneered. In recent years, he’s shifted towards
July 2, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Sweet and calm atmosphere • Balanced sound design • Drop is a bit short Marvello, the Polish producer known for his remarkable sound design, has just released “The Night” on Future Bass Records. This track caught my attention with its blend of emotional vibes, catchy melodies, and punchy basslines. The track opens with a
June 18, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Modern lead, veering towards Piano House • Powerful vocal performance • Captivating melody with a Progressive twist I’m thrilled to discuss this pop piece on Revealed Radar, a label that, ironically, had slipped off my personal radar. Their focus on releasing hundreds of songs didn’t help, and I lost track of their catalog. They
June 17, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Solid signature sound in the drop • Great vocal performance for this kind of piece • The breakdown is Avicii-influenced It’s been a long time since I’ve reviewed something from Syn Cole, the Estonian veteran who began his career on LE7ELS. Since then, he’s been on a long journey with millions of streams and
June 14, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Several interesting elements • Dark, energetic, futuristic pattern • Sonar-like sound adding some mistery to the atmosphere The Finnish producer Max Lapinsuo-Sylwén has stepped into the spotlight with his compelling debut, “Countdown”, an Electro/Bass House fusion that immediately caught my attention on its release day. With over a decade of experience in the dance
June 8, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Clean, hard-hitting kick • Sweet vocals, enhanced by slight details in the background • Simplistic melody pattern After taking some time to focus on the music that truly brings me joy, I’m thrilled to dive back into reviews with “Real Thing” by Belgian veteran NGTY and vocalist Wicks, released via Future House Music. This
May 30, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Usual Da Tweekaz sound, but softer and predictable • Vocal is uninspiring and annoying • Lacks the freshness of their previous work Once again, we have a R3HAB collaboration, and once again, Da Tweekaz venture into the more mainstream side of Hardstyle following the successful “Lambada” with Tony Junior and “Wasabi” with Blasterjaxx. As
May 19, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Happy vocal, powerful drop • Sweeter kick than expected • Lots of beautiful details in the composition Today’s track is a delightful Melodic Hardstyle tune that truly impressed me with its sound design. “Wild Ones” is the first collaboration between Dutch producers Tim and Tom, known as TCM and Thymo. TCM has made a
May 9, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Of course, a rework. And a follow-up of “Thank You” • Eminem’s hit transformed into a Festival mix • Gabry Ponte added a spark of vitality to the drop Here we go again: the trademark DV&LM mega collab, often accompanied by super famous names and perceived as lacking substance… Except, this time, it’s different.
May 8, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Unpredictable 4B Vibes • The protagonist is indeed the bass • The secret is the vocal and… Let’s take a moment to appreciate the journey of 4B, one of the most eclectic producers in the scene. With a decade of career under his belt, he’s amassed an impressive array of fresh sounds, collaborated with